Texas CARES & Your Legacy Plan

At Texas CARES, your legacy can directly impact the lives of vulnerable cats and kittens for generations to come. By considering planned giving, you join a community dedicated to providing lifesaving opportunities for neonatal kittens, ensuring a brighter future for them and continued support for advancements in animal welfare.

There are many ways to support Texas CARES when planning your estate:

  • Beneficiary Designation: Include Texas CARES as a beneficiary in your Will or Living Trust.
  • Charitable Gift Annuity: Establish a charitable gift annuity for Texas CARES by donating cash or appreciated securities.
  • Life Insurance/Retirement Account: Designate Texas CARES as the beneficiary of a paid life insurance policy or a retirement account.
  • Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) from your IRA: If you’re over 70½, consider making tax-advantaged charitable donations directly from your IRA to Texas CARES. These may count towards your required minimum distributions (RMDs). Consult your tax advisor for details.
  • Charitable Remainder Trust (CRT): Name Texas CARES as the beneficiary of a charitable remainder trust.

Our Information

  • Legal Name: Texas Companion Animal Resource and Education Society
  • Legal Address: 18484 Preston Rd., Suite 102. PMB 169. Dallas, TX 75252
  • Federal Tax ID: 75-2489842
  • Type of Organization: 501(c)(3) nonprofit (Texas Non-Profit Corporation)
  • Email: donate@texascares.org

Sample Language

  • Sample Bequest of Specific Dollar Amount: “I give, devise, and bequeath $______ to Texas CARES, Tax ID 75-2489842. Texas CARES may be contacted at 18484 Preston Rd., Suite 102. PMB 169. Dallas, TX 75252, email donate@texascares.org.”
  • Sample Bequest of Remainder of Estate: “I give, devise, and bequeath to Texas CARES, Tax ID 75-2489842, all [or state the fraction or percentage] of the rest, residue, and remainder of my estate, both real and personal. Texas CARES may be contacted at 18484 Preston Rd., Suite 102. PMB 169. Dallas, TX 75252, email donate@texascares.org”

Tell Us About Your Future Plans

By including Texas CARES in your estate plans, you are creating a lasting legacy to continue impacting kitten welfare in a profound way. If you have plans to make a gift, we would love to get to know you. Please contact donate@texascares.org.

Free Will Resources

Over 60% of Americans don’t have a will. If you need help creating a simple, no-cost will, visit www.freewill.com. If you live in California, you can also make a free Revocable Living Trust.

Disclaimer:

Texas CARES does not provide legal, tax, or financial advice. Please consult with your professional advisors for more information.